Trying to end a rental tenancy agreement

unopposed_archon1

elsien said:

unopposed_archon1 said:

elsien said:

Are the damp issues due to issues with the building, or are they more due to condensation/ lifestyle factors ?
What does”reaching out” to the landlord mean in practical terms? Has your partner written to the landlord at the address on the tenancy to make a formal request for the necessary repairs both electrical and otherwise? 

Does the tenancy have a break clause? 

Damp issues are due to the building I believe. Sorry, by reaching out I meant they have contacted them informally through emails and text messages. 

Now the part I forgot to mention is my partner has not got the Tennancy to hand- which is frustrating me as I would be able to provide better answers. They have contacted landlord to provide another copy, but has fallen on deafs ears. 

Thanks for your input

Informal is no good if the issues are serious enough to be considering breaking the tenancy. 

Presuming this is England/Wales, the landlord is legally obliged to provide an address where the tenant can serve notice on them. 

I will get my partner to message the landlord to get an address to write a formal complaint letter to. Yes we are in england.

unopposed_archon1

MaryNB said:

Has the landlord protected the deposit? If they have failed on several safety requirements I think there's a good chance they have failed on this as well.
Check your tenancy deposit is protected

Surprisingly yes the deposit is secured under Tennancy deposit scheme and they have the necessary log in details

dimbo61

Please check on the EPC register if the property has a valid in date EPC and what the rating is ?
The LL also needs to have an EICR and the property should be fit for Habitation.

dimbo61

https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates

You just need the property address and postcode.
You cannot rent a property without an EPC and the rating must be A to E

unopposed_archon1

dimbo61 said:

https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates

You just need the property address and postcode.
You cannot rent a property without an EPC and the rating must be A to E

Thanks for the info..having a look on there, the epc for this flat expired in june 2019...who or what would be the next step after this revelation

Thanks btw

dimbo61

Speak to Shelter in the morning and good luck.
I am willing to bet the LL/LA has not got an EICR as well.
Time for council environmental health to visit 

greatcrested

* formal letter to landlord to the 'address for serving notices". Usually on the tenancy agreement, but can be provided by landlord separately - but must be in writing

* no such address provided in Eng/Wales = no need to pay rent (Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 48 )

* letter should list issues and highlight degree of problem. Should refer back to dates previously advised informally

* letter should request a date for inspections by relevant professionals and dates for repairs

* letter should list things missed, and request them: EPC , government How to rent Book, EICR electrical inspection report (if tenancy started after June 2020. If earlier LL has till April 2021). Did the LL undertake the Right to Rent  check?

* the property must meet minimum standards. See The Homes (Fitness For Human Habitation Act 2018 with guidance for tenants here.

* Read

Post 2: Repairing Obligations: the law, common misconceptions, reporting/enforcing, retaliatory eviction & the new tenant protection (2015) plus the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018